Academy v Everton

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0-0 so far, Cofie surprisingly absent:

Johnstone

M Keane
Fornasier
Thorpe
Fryers

Lingard
Pogba
Tunnicliffe
Morrison
Hussain

W Keane

Subs: Blackett, Jacob, Lawrence, Ekangamene, Giverin.

 

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6 mins 1-0 Keane chases down the defender, wins the ball then coolly rounds the keeper to slot home the opener.

 

[KM]

0-0 so far, Cofie surprisingly absent:

Johnstone

M Keane
Fornasier
Thorpe
Fryers

Lingard
Pogba
Tunnicliffe
Morrison
Hussain


W Keane

Subs: Blackett, Jacob, Lawrence, Ekangamene, Giverin.

That Midfield is

Good to see Keane getting back into goal scoring form.

 

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1-1 free kick into the box, Johnstone comes out and gets nowhere near it and the Everton player loops his header over him into the empty net. Bad error of judgement from the keeper.

 

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Pogba shifts the ball so well between his feet to make space in tight situations.

United are starting to play some great football.

 

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Everton hit the post after their player rounds Johnstone (who was lucky to not take him down). Should have scored, although it was a tight angle.

 

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Best United chance for a while as Keane is played in by a Thorpe ball over the top, but he drags it wide with his left foot.

 

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How is Hussein playing?

 

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How is Hussein playing?

He's not been that involved so far, most of United's play is either central or down the right.

 

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Petrucci back in training!

 

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They really should get Les Kershaw on the commentary more, he's a wealth of knowledge about all the youngsters and lots of fascinating insights.

The linesman has made some bizarre offside decisions, United though have dropped their level in the last 10 mins or so, too many sloppy passes.

 

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Thanks mate following tweets so I can't see it for myself

 

[Cutch]

Is there a guy called Hallam Hope in the Everton side? A very promising young forward

 

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Penalty for Everton as Fryers hacks down their right winger, easy decision for the ref.

2-1 Everton, Garbutt blasts it past Johnstone.

 

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Is there a guy called Hallam Hope in the Everton side? A very promising young forward

No, him and Barkley (double leg break) are both absent.

 

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United will be glad to get to half time as Everton on top and a shot from outside the box goes narrowly over the crossbar.

 

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2-1 Ht

Disappointing end to the half after dominating for the first 25 mins or so. All 3 goals following from individual errors from both teams.

 

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Penalty to United as a Keane ball into the box hits the hand of the Everton defender..and Keane scores!

2-2!

 

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Morrison has a great effort off his left foot that the keeper tips over. Great start to the half from United.

Hussain also forces a good save from the keeper.

Morrison showing some lovely touches.

 

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I take it we are looking better then!

 

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I speak too soon

3-2 Everton, another goal from a corner with their centre half having a free header.

 

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Shet!

 

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Morrison forces a save from their keeper after a great run, he's looking the main threat alongside Keane this half and United are finding him far earlier in space and he's causing Everton all sorts of problems.

I assume also that Van Velzen's clearance can't have come through unless he picked up a knock midweek?

 

[charleysurf]

If Morrison can't forge a good career in football then it will be a tragedy. The talent is unreal.

 

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United continue to play some great football, but Everton defending well and making some great blocks.

 

[Cutch]

Morrisons looking really good this half

 

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Everton hit the post as their striker runs onto a knock on, holds off Fornasier and shoots across Johnstone.

 

[charleysurf]

Morrison hits the bar after a great run

 

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Morrison nearly scored as good a goal as you'll see anywhere. He ran from left to right and from a wide position in the right side of the box hits the bar with a great chip. Desperately unlucky.

 

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Lawrence and Blackett on for Fryers and Pogba, about 15 mins to go.

 

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Bugger, 4-2 another relatively free header from a cross, in off the bar.

 

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Fornasier 4-3

 

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4-3 Fornasier knocks in a mishit shot from Will Keane after a corner.

 

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Fornasier denied a last gasp equaliser by a great save.

 

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4-3 FT

Disappointing result but some great football at times, Morrison had a spell for about 20 mins that was exceptional, also good to see Will Keane back on form.

3 goals from crossed balls is something that McGuinness will unhappy with and will want to address.

 

[samabachan]

Sounds like a cracker of a game!

 

[Decotron]

Petrucci back in training!

bout fooking time..........

 

[horselesspaul]

4-3 FT

Disappointing result but some great football at times, Morrison had a spell for about 20 mins that was exceptional, also good to see Will Keane back on form.

3 goals from crossed balls is something that McGuinness will unhappy with and will want to address.

Quite.
I thought Pogba looked superb until he had to come off. Morrison's spell you mention was of a very high quality indeed. Keane looked sharp as did Lingard.
I think we missed Cofie the goal machine, frankly...
The defending of crosses was poor but not an insoluble problem for a talented young back 5.
Great match to watch, bar the result..

 

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bout fooking time..........

I paraphrased what Kershaw said in the Petrucci thread, great news for him personally.

 

[Decotron]

100% agree on what you said about Kersaw earlier. Id listen to him all day. Hadnt seen on in a long time. Need to get my lazy ass out of bed earlier missed the whole match